Learn about the Inklings, an informal literary discussion group associated with the University of Oxford, as you're introduced to the history of the city and university life. See inspiring sites associated with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on a 2- to 2.5-hour tour of the places where they worked and relaxed, including their favorite pubs.
In Magdalen, discover a beautiful medieval hall, chapel, and quadrangle, as well as beautiful gardens and a deer park. Follow in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and his friends along the famous Addison's Path, where they strolled on many summer evenings to discuss their ideas. When it's open, take a look at Tolkien's Exeter College, home to Pre-Raphaelite artwork and an exquisite garden.
Follow in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis and his friends along the famous Addison's Walk, where they spent many summer evenings discussing their ideas. In addition to the colleges, your expert guide will take you on a city tour of Oxford to visit many famous sites.
Visit the interior of St Mary's University Church, where C.S. Lewis developed his ideas through sermons. Hear about the likes of Cardinal Newman, who also preached there, and meet the Oxford martyrs—Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer—from the Bloody Mary era. The tour includes an optional refreshment stop. Many of the people who book this tour are former theology students, but the guides are not necessarily religious.
Please be aware that if Magdalen is closed on any of these dates, we will replace it with a visit to Tolkien's Exeter College, which is also home to Pre-Raphaelite art and an exquisite garden that has also served as the setting for several television series, including Inspector Morse, Lewis and Killing Eve, as well as A Discovery of Witches. Notes: - We only enter Exeter universities when they are open to the public, which varies depending on the season.
- Please note that this is a walking tour with several steps and backstage areas, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- On graduation dates, admission to universities is not guaranteed. Colleges may be closed on graduation dates or during the Christmas period.
Highlights
Visit the inside of C.S. Lewis's Magdalen College with a £10 ticket included
Visit JRR Tolkien's Exeter College (when open) with £3 entry included
Hear about life at Oxford University and see some of the most iconic sights along the way.
Enter St. Mary's University Church, where C.S. Lewis and Cardinal Newman preached
Explore Christian history, such as the Oxford Martyrs, on a tour especially popular with Christians.
What includes and does not include
Local English-speaking tour guide
Snack/pub stop (optional)
Magdalen College Application Fee
Tips
Roundtrip transportation to hotels
Food, beverages and other unspecified services
Meeting point
Centro de Informação Turística, 15 Broad Street, OX1 3AS. Encontrar-se no exterior junto ao sinal vermelho.
Não há devolução para este serviço. Se o passeio for cancelado pelo operador devido a circunstâncias imprevistas, será efetuado reembolso total.
General Rules
- We only enter Exeter's universities when they are open to the public, which varies depending on the season. - Please note that this is a walking tour with several stages and behind-the-scenes areas, so comfortable shoes are recommended. - On graduation dates, admission to universities is not guaranteed. Colleges may be closed on graduation dates or during the Christmas period.
